BREAD, BISCUITS, MUFFINS, DOUGHNUT, ROLLS, COOKIES, CAKES, PIES, BUNS The Amish lifestyle is centered around farming, as it's how they sustain their families. So it's only natural that dairy plays a huge role in their recipes and that butter is perhaps their most favored ingredient. While baking, fresh butter is used generously to achieve that ideal, moist consistency. From pie crusts to cakes, Amish baking never tastes dry or crumbles apart thanks to its addition. The butter is the key to holding everything together and making it extra savory. When baking bread, it's also a common practice to brush melted butter on the top before the dough bakes and after it's finished. That way your loaf comes out soft and golden every time. Since Amish culture does not use electricity, that means their baking is done by hand and with care. When you take the time to hand mix, there's less risk of overbeating certain ingredients, which can affect the texture of your finished treat. When you do everything by hand, you're able to take in the smell and the look of what you're making instead of mindlessly allowing a machine to do the job. Plus, you can adjust your process accordingly if something is mixing up faster or slower than what your recipe states. Sample Recipe: Amish Apple Fritter Bread Ingredients Bread1/3 cup brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup butter (1 stick) softened2/3 cup granulated sugar2 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 cup milkApple Filling2 cups apples peeled, cored, and chopped1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 tablespoon granulated sugarGlaze1/2 cup powdered sugar1 tablespoon milk Ready to discover more baking recipes? Read This Book Now
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